Coventry School District

The Coventry School District in Connecticut serves approximately 1,500 students across five schools spanning grades K–12, including three elementary/middle schools, one high school, and a small alternative program. Overall, the district ranks 42nd out of 153 Connecticut districts and earns a 4-star rating, with test scores well above state averages in nearly every subject.

Capt. Nathan Hale School is the district’s academic standout — it ranks in the 89th percentile among Connecticut middle schools and outperforms the state by 25–30 percentage points in 8th grade ELA and math. George Hersey Robertson School also shines, especially in 5th grade math (76.2% proficient vs. 45.8% statewide) and science (79.5% vs. 52.9%), while posting the district’s lowest chronic absenteeism at 3.2%. Coventry High School maintains a stable 74th percentile rank with strong science (74.7% proficient) and a graduation rate of 92.4%. Coventry Grammar School serves grades K–2 and has no test data, but its 31.3% free/reduced-lunch rate is the highest among the mainstream schools. Coventry Academy is a tiny alternative program with just 11 students and a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio, serving a high-needs population with no published test scores.

Spending varies widely — Coventry High spends about $19,600 per student while Robertson spends only $14,300, yet Robertson posts some of the strongest scores, showing cost alone doesn’t drive outcomes. Chronic absenteeism is low district-wide (8.5% vs. 16.4% statewide), but secondary schools (11–11.3%) lag the elementary schools (3.2–5.6%). Science is a clear district strength, with gaps of 25+ points over the state in multiple grades. The middle school improved sharply year-over-year, while the high school has plateaued and Robertson slipped slightly. Overall, Coventry offers consistently strong academics, with particular excellence at the middle school level and in science, though families should note the secondary attendance trend and the unique needs of Coventry Academy.